Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation Launches Professional Development Course for Cihan University – Duhok Staff

As part of its ongoing activities, Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation launched a professional development training course on June 15, 2025, for the staff of Cihan University – Duhok. The initiative was organized based on the recommendations of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University – Duhok and General Supervisor of Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation in Duhok.

The first day of the course featured several insightful sessions, including:

🔸️– “Practice English with Dr. Bala” by Dr. Bala Chandran, Assistant Professor in the Department of General Education

🔸️– “Interpersonal Communication Skills” by Prof. Dr. Saber Abdullah, Director of the Psychological and Educational Counseling Center

🔸️– “From Daily Symptoms to Early Detection: The Role of Routine Checkups in Maintaining Health” by Dr. Kajeen Hassan, Dean and consultant to the Medical Colleges and Departments

The training will continue for three days and will cover a range of topics aimed at enhancing awareness, education, and professional development among the participants

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Balachandran Vadivel Balachandran Vadivel 10 90

On Saturday, 2 April 2026, the Business Administration Department at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a field campaign to remove harmful waste from the surroundings of the Sheikh Turab area. This activity was supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pirdawood, Head of the Department of Business Administration, A group of active students from different academic stages in the department also participated.
At the beginning of the campaign, the organizers distributed necessary materials such as gloves, garbage bags, and protective equipment to the students. The students then began cleaning the tourist area with great enthusiasm. Although the area receives many visitors each year, it has been affected by environmental pollution caused by tourist waste. Within a short time, the students cleaned a wide area and removed plastic and other harmful waste.
At the end of the campaign, both teachers and students emphasized the importance of continuing such initiatives. They highlighted that these activities not only help protect the environment of Kurdistan but also strengthen teamwork and promote a sense of civic responsibility among the younger generation.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ,May 1, 2026, The “Towards Excellence” (Baraw Balla Bun) event, organized by Rozh Institute and primarily sponsored by Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, was held with the attendance of over 2,000 students. During the event, Asst. Lect. Lehat Yousif, Director of Admissions and Registration at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, provided detailed information about the university to the attendees. Following this, the admissions and registration staff distributed gifts and brochures to the students participating in the event.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ،On February 25, 2026, Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachatani, Director of the Psychological and Social Counseling Center at Cihan University – Sulaimaniya, delivered an educational seminar for the students of (Layla Zana Basic School for Girls). The seminar focused on effective study methods, exam preparation, and techniques for overcoming exam-related fear and anxiety.